About the Conference

The IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS) is the flagship conference of the IEEE’s Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT).

ISTAS is a multi/inter/trans‐disciplinary forum for engineers, policy makers, entrepreneurs, philosophers, researchers, social scientists, technologists, and polymaths to collaborate, exchange experiences, and discuss the social implications of technology.

Hosted by the Santa Clara University (California, USA), ISTAS25 runs from 10-12 September, and will be live and virtual.

Conference Areas of Interest

The ISTAS25 conference program will explore the far-reaching implications of technological advancements on our society. The overall conference theme is AI EVOLUTION & REVOLUTION, and several key sub-themes will be featured in the program:

Registration Now Open 

Early registration is now open at discounted rates and runs through July 31. Regular rates take effect August 1 and continue through September 9.

Special rates are available for IEEE and SSIT members, as well as Santa Clara University faculty and post-secondary students from any institution ISTAS25 Registration Information page

Conference Program Overview Is Available 

Browse the ISTAS25 Program Overview to see when keynotes and special sessions will take place. Full details about Paper tracks will be available in mid-August.

Full Conference Program Will Be Available August 1, 2025

The full conference program will be available on August 1 on the ISTAS25 Program page. Check it out to see details about all events, paper tracks, and times for the conference.